Serif Normal Bonot 7 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Passenger Serif' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Ltt Recoleta' and 'Recoleta' by Latinotype, and 'Bogue' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, packaging, classic, traditional, stately, bookish, impact, readability, heritage, warmth, print tone, bracketed, rounded, softened, sturdy, lively.
A robust serif with compact, sturdy letterforms and clearly bracketed serifs that soften the joins into the stems. Strokes are confidently thick with moderate modulation, and many terminals end in rounded, slightly bulbous shapes that give the face a cushioned silhouette rather than a razor-sharp one. Counters are relatively tight, the curves are full and well-supported, and the overall rhythm feels dense and steady, with strong verticals and confident diagonals.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short paragraphs where a dense, classic serif texture is desired. It can work well for editorial layouts, book covers, posters, and branded print pieces that benefit from a traditional voice with a bit of warmth and presence.
The tone is traditional and authoritative, with a warm, slightly old-style friendliness coming from the rounded terminals and bracketed serifs. It reads as editorial and bookish, suggesting established institutions, print culture, and classic display typography rather than a minimalist or tech-forward voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, print-oriented serif with strong impact and reliable readability, balancing classic proportions with softened details to keep the texture approachable and visually rich in display and editorial contexts.
The numerals and capitals carry a particularly weighty presence, while the lowercase maintains a solid, readable texture in paragraph settings. Distinctive, rounded terminals on forms like the S and C-family add character and help the design feel less rigid, even at larger sizes.